Mar 26, 2014 | IE, Microsoft, Office, OneNote, phone, software, web_services, Windows Phone 8
Last week Microsoft launched a major offensive for OneNote, trying to improve its brand recognition and make it more competitive with Evernote. It makes OneNote even more compelling for just about everyone, and there may be some lessons here for what Microsoft will do...
Mar 13, 2014 | computers, Microsoft, security, updates, WinXP
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP. If you haven’t taken all Windows XP computers out of service by April 2014, you and your business will be vulnerable to data theft, identity theft, PC vandalism, viruses, and malware. “End of support” means...
Mar 12, 2014 | Microsoft, Office, OneNote, software, web_services
OneNote is the cross-platform note-taking program that has been included with every copy of Microsoft Office for longer than you realized. Microsoft plans to raise its profile and add features to ensure that it stays a step ahead of its biggest competitor, EverNote....
Mar 10, 2014 | mail, Microsoft, software, Windows tips, Windows8
Here’s a trick that makes it easier to keep track of the different accounts set up on your Windows 8 tablet or computer. Try this: — Open up the full-screen Mail app. — Bring out the Charms bar and click on Settings. (Charms bar: swipe in from the right,...
Mar 2, 2014 | Android, Apple, Microsoft, phone, Windows Phone 8
Samsung / LG / HTC have a new Android phone that’s slightly bigger / smaller / faster with more something and an improved something else! Apple’s next iPhone will be marginally bigger than the current zzzzz . . . Sorry. I dozed off. Wow, is the bloom off that rose or...
Feb 28, 2014 | computers, Dell, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, shopping, Surface, tablet
In the market for a new desktop computer? Laptop? Tablet? Phone? Good luck! There are way too many choices. I can’t imagine how you pick one. The good news is that almost everything is good enough, especially in the desktop and laptop worlds. Just about everything on...